Pondicherry has many parks, which attracts both local people and tourists. Children’s Park A park near the seaside attracts many children. This park has a statue of Marquis Joseph Francois … [Read more...]
Ikkeri
Ikkeri is the erstwhile capital of the Keladi Nayakas situated 3 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Ikkeri in Kannada means two streets. The dynasty was founded in 1499 at Keladi very close to Ikkeri … [Read more...]
Chunnambar Backwater
The rivers crossing Pondicherry / Puducherry forms scenic backwaters and a visit to this place is an amazing experience. The rivers ultimately meet the Bay of Bengal creating vast estuaries. … [Read more...]
Pondicherry – Puducherry
After learning most of the computer languages, I enrolled myself for French language lessons and imagined myself traveling to France and speaking in French but could not go beyond pronouncing Merci … [Read more...]
Karthika Somavaragalu
Kantheyasya Lasathkaala Garalam Gangaajalam Masthake Giriraajaraja Thanayaa Jaaya Bhavaani Sathi Nandi Skanda Ganaadhiraaja Sahithaa Sri Vishwanaatha Prabhu Kashi Mandira Samsthithokhila … [Read more...]
Dal Makhani
This curry is prepared using whole Black Gram and is extremely tasty and very popular in the state of Punjab. Time required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Saboot … [Read more...]
Varadamoola
River Varada originates from this place and hence the name Varadamoola. It is situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka 6 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Varadamoola is remote and is picturesque. … [Read more...]
Alu Methi – Aloo Methi Recipe – Potato Fenugreek Leaves Recipe
A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Fenugreek leaves. Ingredients: 5 Potatoes, peeled diced 1 bunch Methi / Fenugreek leaves, cleaned and chopped finely 2 tbsp Oil 1tsp Saunf / … [Read more...]
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a celebration of married life. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm by married women of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. It falls 9 days before Diwali. For … [Read more...]
Glory Lily
Plant Summary: The other common names of this exotic flower are Tiger Claw, Bachnag (Hindi), Agnisikhe (Kannada), Agnimukhi (Sanskrit). Because of the curious shape and colors of the petals of the … [Read more...]
Vegetable Jhalfrazie – Vegetables with Tomato Recipe – Mixed Vegetable Recipe
Assorted vegetables cooked with Tomato and Tomato ketchup. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Potatoes, Diced 1 Cup String Beans, Chopped finely 1 Cup Carrots, … [Read more...]
Carrot Paratha
Indian bread stuffed with Carrot. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1½ Cup Grated Carrot 2 Cups Wheat Flour Oil for roasting ¼ tsp Hing / Asafoetida 1tsp Black Salt 1tsp Chili … [Read more...]
Candle Bush
Picture of Candle Bush photographed in Masinagudi Plant Summary: Candle Bush adds an interesting character to the landscape with their waxy yellow spikes of flowers that bear a resemblance to … [Read more...]
Passion Fruit Juice
Time Required: 5 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 Passion Fruit 4tbsp Sugar A pinch of Salt Method: Scoop out the flesh of the Passion fruit and blend with 2 glasses of water, Sugar … [Read more...]
Bottle on Rocks
News of ban of alcohol and plastic on Nandi hills is something to cheer about as this can give back the respect the hills had lost to the hic…hic…culture. I have read of "scotch on rocks" but not an … [Read more...]
Moolangi Mosaru Bhajji
Grated raw Radish with Yoghurt also known as Mooli Raitha. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 White Radishes, peeled and grated 1½ Cups Curds / Yoghurt 2 Green Chilies, Chopped … [Read more...]
Hanging Basket Arrangement
Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home or are invited. Materials Required for a Hanging Basket Arrangement: A hanging … [Read more...]
Kalahatti Waterfalls
Picture1 - On the way to Kalahatti Falls Kalahatti waterfall is nestled in the midst of the enchanting Kalhatti ghats of Nilgiri birosphere. It is situated 14 Kms from Ooty and 15 Kms from … [Read more...]
Kadalebele Sauthekayi Kosambari – Channa Dal Cucumber Kachumbar – Split Chikpea Cucumber Salad
Kadalebele Sauthekayi Kosambari is a salad prepared using soaked Bengal Gram Dal and Cucumber. It is prepared during festivals and all auspicious occasions. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 … [Read more...]
Seemebadanekayi Palya
A side dish prepared using Chayote Squash. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Seemebadanekayi / Chayote Squash / Chow Chow 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Bengal Gram 1tsp Urad Dal 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
